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H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, opened the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport today at Dubai World Trade Centre.

During the event, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed honoured the winners of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport held by Roads and Transport Authority,RTA. The Congress, which features more than 700 technology leaders and innovators and 3000 visitors, focuses on cutting-edge technologies and explores ways to develop a general legislative structure for autonomous transport.

Sheikh Maktoum was received by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA at Dubai World Trade Centre’s Zabeel Hall, the venue of the exhibition.

The Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, the first event of its kind in the region, is part of RTA’s efforts to support the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to make 25 percent of all trips in Dubai smart and driverless by 2030. The Congress features 80 international experts, including five keynote speakers, who will be taking part in 40 lectures and 39 technical workshops.